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Lawmakers criticize Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for lack of transparency regarding his secret hospital stay. Austin faces scrutiny over his leadership, conflicting statements on Palestinian casualties, and questions about his communication with President Biden. Republicans demand accountability and consequences for Austin's actions.

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During a congressional hearing, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin faced intense scrutiny from lawmakers over two main issues.

First, Austin stated that over 25,000 Palestinian women and children had been killed in Gaza since October 7, which drew significant attention and controversy. The Pentagon later clarified and walked back Austin's initial statement on the casualty figures, pointing out that the number needed further verification and may not be accurate.

Second, Austin faced tough questions from lawmakers about his lack of transparency regarding his recent undisclosed hospitalization for an unspecified medical issue. This hospital stay raised concerns among Republican lawmakers who demanded accountability and consequences for what they perceived as a failure in leadership and transparency. Some questioned whether President Joe Biden was informed, and others criticized the lack of communication from the Department of Defense about the circumstances surrounding Austin's hospitalization.

During the congressional hearing, Austin testified and faced inquiries from both Republican and Democratic representatives about his hospitalization, with some expressing frustration over the secrecy surrounding the event. The lack of transparency and the perceived breach of trust was a focal point of the discussions during the hearing, which sought to hold Austin accountable for the circumstances surrounding his undisclosed medical incident.

Lawmakers, both on the Republican and Democratic sides, sought clarification and answers from Austin about various aspects of both the Gaza casualty figures and his unannounced hospitalization, emphasizing the importance of open communication, transparency, and accountability in government leadership.

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